Accountant (Sarnia)

Accountant Red Deer, AB OR Sarnia, ON Introduction Brunel is seeking an Accountant to support our chemical manufacturing client’s team for a 6‑month assignment. As a member of the Accounting Services team, this position is responsible for supporting inventory accounting, production, variable and fixed cost reporting, government reporting, and audit support. Responsibilities - Independently carries out varied assignments requiring a broad application of GAAP/IFRS financial principles and internal policies and guidelines - Provides support related to cost accounting and reporting, including analysis of inventory, sales and fixed costs - Applies their understanding of the implications of changes in contractual terms affecting the Olefins accounting area - Coproduct cost accounting and reporting, including analysis of inventory, production and sales - Provides technical expertise and consulting to Accounting Services leadership and manufacturing teams to address financial and accounting issues - Fulfills request for information with external and internal audit, ensuring compliance with internal control policy and processes - Prepare fixed costs and manufacturing cost reporting - Reconciliation of accounts of varying complexity; providing analysis for discrepancies and making adjustments - Completes ad hoc requests, as required - Anticipates and acts on continuous improvement opportunities with the goal to create synergies and maximize our technological investment in S4HANA. - Supports the plan to manage fixed and variable budget and forecast activities - Participates in benchmarking studies and other improvement initiatives Requirements - University graduate or equivalent with 3-5 years related accounting experience or related field of study with strong accounting emphasis - Professional accounting designation is preferred - Demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills - Demonstrates an aptitude to understand complex processes and computerized financial and operational systems - Proficient use of SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel - Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with and provide quality customer service to both internal and external customers - Self – starter with proven ability to establish and meet goals and deadlines - Ability to strive for results and thrive in a fast‑paced, agile environment - Ability to work with a diverse group of company personnel including operations, commercial, distribution and other accounting groups, as well as both internal and external auditors. - Works with the analysts within the Accounting Services team on variance reporting Benefits - This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. - Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pib8u